SUMMER
ITINERARY
Day
01/Arrival: Enjoy a one-hour scenic flight from Fairbanks
crossing the mighty Yukon River and Arctic Circle. Good views of the Brooks
Range and Gates of the Arctic National Park. After dinner, take advantage of
long daylight hours and enjoy a walk through the forest. Dinner and overnight
at Bettles Lodge.
Day 02/Village Tour: Tour the
Native Village of Evansville and meet local Inupiaq Eskimos. You will also
have time to participate in optional activities (not included) such as rafting
on the Koyukuk River or flightseeing tours of Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk
National Parks. All meals included today.
Day 03/Departure: After breakfast,
depart on your return flight to Fairbanks. Tour concludes upon your arrival in
Fairbanks.
A night in Fairbanks before and after this tour is
required.
WINTER
ITINERARY
Day 1/Arrival:
Mid-morning, enjoy a one-hour scenic flight from Fairbanks, crossing the mighty
Yukon River and the Arctic Circle, with possible views of the Brooks Range and
Gates of the Arctic National Park. Beginning with lunch today, all meals are
included at Bettles Lodge. This afternoon is free to explore your tranquil
surroundings by snowshoe or cross-country ski. After dinner, step outside and
enjoy the Northern Lights or watch from the Aurora viewing cabin. Overnight at
Bettles Lodge.
Day 2/Village Tour: Today, enjoy a 1 ½ -
2 hour guided tour of the Bettles area, including the Inupiaq Eskimo village of
Evansville. You will also have time to participate in optional activities,
such as taking an exhilarating ride on a snowmobile, touring the Arctic by dog
sled, or flying through the Brooks Range in a ski-plane. If needed, warm
clothing is available at the lodge. Stay up tonight for another opportunity to
see the Northern Lights dance across the dark sky. Overnight at Bettles Lodge.
Day 3/Departure: Breakfast is your last included meal
at the lodge. Return to Fairbanks later this morning by small plane. Tour
concludes upon your arrival in Fairbanks.
A night in Fairbanks before and after this tour is
required.
Aurora viewing is dependent on weather and aurora
activity!
Please note: snow conditions can vary
and are not known at time of booking.
OPTIONAL
FLIGHTSEEING TOUR OFFERS IN SUMMER TIME
Flightseeing
tour to the Gates of Arctic National Parl and Kobuk Valley:
For an additional cost, you can add a fantastic flightseeing tour to your
lodge stay! The optional flightseeing tour is listed when you book the
lodge stay or contact us.
Gates of Arctic National Park is the
northernmost national park in the US. The entirety of the park lies north of
the Arctic Circle. The park is the second largest at 13,238 mi² (39,460 km²),
about the same size as Switzerland. The park consists primarily of portions of
the Brooks Range mountains. There are no established roads inside the park.
Kobuk Valley National Park is in northwestern Alaska, approx. 25 miles (40 km)
north of the Arctic Circle. It is noted for the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes and
caribou migration routes. No roads lead to the park and there are no
designated trails or roads in the park. The park is 1,669,813 acres (6,757.49
km2). |